Julie Murphy’s Ramona Blue was criticized for its handling of bisexuality—I explore complicated tropes and narratives Murphy wrestled with in her latest.
Book review: Ramona Blue, by Julie Murphy
Category: reviews
Book review: Wintersong, S. Jae-Jones
S. Jae-Jones’ Wintersong is a layered, fascinating Labyrinth retelling that balances a deep aesthetic of sensuality against a naive, self-sacrificing main character.
Book review: Caraval, Stephanie Garber
Stephanie Garber’s Caraval almost works…but in the end let me down.
You need to be listening to Sawbones
Are you looking for a funny but also informative podcast with great hosts? Do you like medical history? You should be listening to Sawbones.
Book review: A Million Junes, Emily Henry
A Million Junes is a fantastical, richly imagined novel that delves into the bitterness that can last generations and destroy lives.
Book review: The Fifth Season, N.K. Jemisin
N.K. Jemisin’s The Fifth Season is set in a strange, wonderful, magical world where plate tectonics shape the future of humanity and some people are slightly more than human.
Book review: This Savage Song, Victoria Schwab
Victoria Schwab’s This Savage Song is a bit draggy at times, but is a generally pretty fun story with thoughtful worldbuilding and a few nice surprises.
Book review: A Monster Calls, Patrick Ness
A Monster Calls is a beautiful, striking, tragic book that is suitable for all fans of good literature but perhaps most particularly for those who are grieving.
Housekeeping: How book reviews work around here
Answers to frequently asked questions about what I review, when, and how for those who may be interested!
Book review: The Watchmaker of Filigree Street, by Natasha Pulley
The Watchmaker of Filigree Street is a charming fantastical mystery that carries a stealthy bite.